Tuesday, January 19, 2010

MsnNews and Forbes.com give a informative and interesting article about foods that you should be eating, but probably aren't, and most importantly.... why. The article is packed full of interesting facts.... especially about COCONUTS!

...."Then there are coconuts, a terribly misunderstood food, according to Bowden. The fat in coconuts is a particular kind that's good for you. It's called MCT, or Medium-Chain Triglycerides. The body doesn't store MCT as fat, says Bowden, but rather uses it as energy, like a carbohydrate. Coconuts are also high in lauric acid, a fatty acid that tends to kill pathogens. In addition, coconut oil is great for cooking since it has a very high smoke point"....

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